The light show on the towering building that replaced the Twin Towers destroyed in the 9/11 attacks was meant to be the Big Apple's touching tribute to the 34 dead and many more injured.

The spire of the 104-floor skyscraper was meant to be lit up in the red, yellow and black of Belgium's national flag.

But in a horrendously cringe worthy moment for the city and the world, it was lit up in with the French tricolour.

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New York's Governor Andrew Cuomo

To be fair, New York's Governor Andrew Cuomo showed he knew the correct colours when he announced plans for the memorial.

One can only imagine his toes curling into the soles of his shoes when he released the mortifying mistake.

Beforehand, he said: "Tonight, One World Trade Centre will be displayed in black, yellow and red as we stand in solemn solidarity with the people of Belgium, just as they have done for us in the past."

"We join the world in mourning the victims of these attacks and remain committed to helping create a more just and peaceful world."

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Tributes to Brussels victims

Tributes for the Brussels attack victims began pouring in as soon as news of the devastating attack spread globally

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Tower Bridge is lit up to pay tribute to Brussels victims

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